Sports News
Thurmont Little League Hit-A-Thon Once Again a Success!
Alisha Yocum Thurmont Little League held its annual fundraiser, the Hit-A-Thon, on May 3. Players from each team competed to both raise the most money and to hit the longest ball. Players received one hit for each $10 collected. Together, the over 200 Little Leaguers, raised over $19,000 for the league, which will go to…
SPORTS TALK
With Michael Betteridge Go Make A Difference! Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. Schools let out for summer break. Pools open. Carnivals begin. High school sports end a journey that began back in September and culminates in a whirlwind of playoffs and state championships. It also marks the passing of the baton from our…
Thurmont Top Shots Aim High in Regional Trapshooting Competitions
Alisha Yocum Thurmont Top Shots, a group of local youth trap shooters, recently participated in a few regional competitions. Coached by Steve Crowe and Lori Storey, this group practiced weekly throughout the spring and is supported and hosted by the Thurmont Conservation & Sportsman’s Club (TCSC). The team recently participated in two shoots, the Pen-Mar…
Catoctin High School Unified Track & Field Division 3 Champions
Members of the Catoctin High School Unified Track & Field Team celebrated their win as Division 3 Champions. The Unified Track Field program is an inclusive sports program, where students with and without intellectual disabilities train and compete together on the same team. Congratulations to all the members of the team who worked so hard…
